You are already on the right path by wanting to put it in writing and get it signed. There probably are not any magic words that you need to use;...

Can I demand entry of my rental property to paint stains caused by tenant's water damage in preparation of selling my property?

It is very common for a lease to specifically say that a landlord has permission, with reasonable notice, to enter the premises for...

Colorado Revised Statute Section 38-35-109(5)(B)(IV) may allow you to record an affidavit identifying and correcting the mistake (a "scriviner's...

Can I get my deposit refunded?

It sounds like you may have created a verbal month-to-month lease (given that you paid for a month at a time). Generally speaking, you should have...

I rented a room for about 3 weeks and when I moved out shes nsisting I pay her $250 for rekeying her locks. Am I responsible?

A verbal lease in your situation is probably enforceable, so the main question is probably whether you two agreed (as part of the lease or sometime...

Hello, I have had good tenant's for the last 8 yr's . One has moved out the other stayed and has taken over lease soley.

I worry you will find this answer unsatisfying, because I'm not sure I 100% follow what has happened based on your question. But here are a few...

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If a landlord has so little respect for you that landlord turns over a rental in this condition, then you need to be very careful about all of your...

Hi, does the demand for rent or possession filed with the court by the attorney need to be identical to the one I was served?

I can't comment on whether the notices you received are legally sufficient. But, if you do not appear in court to make these arguments, there is a...

Hello, I am trying to break a lease early. Am I responsible for remaining lease payment?

Not sure what you mean by qualifying on your own. If you are just talking about meeting the landlord's own financial standards for choosing the...

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This may depend on the very specific terms in your lease agreement. If it's clear in your lease that your current lease expires/terminates on a...